Anaphylaxis

• How is anaphylaxis managed?


  Oxygen

  IV fluid

  Adrenaline

  Glucagon if no response to adrenaline

  Airway management
• What is anaphylaxis?


  Severe, life threatening generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction
• What are some triggers for anaphylaxis?


  Foods

  Insect venom

  Medications

  Latex

  Idiopathic
• How does the resus coucil UK define anaphylaxis?


  Sudden onset and progression of symptoms

  Airway problems

  Breathing problems

  Circulation problems
• What is the recommended dose of adrenaline from <6 months?


  100 - 150 micrograms
• What is the recommended dose of adrenaline for 6 mnths - 6 yrs?


  150 micrograms
• What is the recommended dose of adrenaline for 6 - 12 years?


  300 micrograms
• What is the recommended dose of adrenaline for >12 years?


  500 micrograms